The Bravo Of Venice

The Bravo of Venice: A Romance is a historical novel written by Heinrich Zschokke and published in 1826. The story is set in 16th century Venice and follows the life of a young man named Antonio, who is forced to become a bravo, or hired assassin, to support his family. Despite his reluctance, Antonio becomes one of the most feared bravos in the city, until he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Bianca. As their relationship develops, Antonio begins to question his life as a bravo and the morals of the society in which he lives. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and the corruption of power, as well as the complex social and political structures of Renaissance Venice. With its vivid descriptions of the city and its colorful characters, The Bravo of Venice is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.